In the song Meg called out both Kelsey and Tory, claiming that . [131], In September 2021, Megan partnered with Nike for a promotional campaign and fitness program through the Nike Training Club app. [134], BTS Army launched "Thee Army Fund" project, in collaboration with the "Hotties" which raised over $120,000 to donate to three different organizations: (Woman for Afghan Women, Black Women of Wellness, and Houston Food Bank) in her name to congratulate her on the Butter (Remix). ", When asked what aspect of testifying was triggering, she said, "Anxiety. ', "Megan Thee Stallion Launches Her 'Suga' Era With 'B.I.T.C.H. After attending a party at Kylie Jenners Hollywood Hills home, Megan, Kelsey, and Tory were traveling in an SUV when things went wrong. [104] On March 27, Megan made a surprise appearance at the 94th Academy Awards where she performed alongside various artists "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from the film Encanto. [5] Pete was raised in the South Park neighborhood of Houston[7] before moving with her mother to Pearland at age 14, where she lived until she turned 18. "[114], In multiple interviews, Megan Thee Stallion has referred to herself as "Tina Snow", one of her alter egos and also the name of her debut EP, Tina Snow. She Did Doing What Tami Roman Did: Malaysia Pargo Fans Support Her Departure from Basketball Wives Over Jennifer Williams Hurtful Comment, Do Not Imply Im Coming Back: Tami Roman Shuts Down Rumor of Basketball Wives Return After Shamea Morton Post Video Highlighting Tamis Confrontation with Duffey, Tory Lanez Reportedly Believes The Outcome of His Trial Would Have Been Different Had He Taken The Stand. [133] On October 14, 2021, it was announced that Megan Thee Stallion signed a wide-ranging deal with multinational fast-food company Popeyes that includes her own Popeyes franchise, a new hot sauce (Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce) and co-branded merchandise. Harris returned to L.A. shortly before Jenner's party, which Harris repeatedly insisted on the stand wasn't "a party" but more of an informal get-together with several people. Kelsey Nicole (@itskelseynicole_) Instagram photos and videos itskelseynicole_ Verified Follow 90 posts 214K followers 2,662 following Kelsey Nicole Entrepreneur Founder of @knmanagement @airbnchill_ @theroyalsnightlife Film|Music #HUSTLHER Casting |Proj. [139] On February 17, 2022, it was announced that Megan will co-star in A24's first movie musical titled F*cking Identical Twins, described as "a spin on The Parent Trap". It looks like the video needs a re-edit before it gets released. [21], In early 2018, Megan Thee Stallion signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment, an independent label in Houston run by T. Farris[7] and owned by former baseball player Carl Crawford. [32] She has also referred to herself as "Thee Hood Tyra Banks". After Megan The Stallion dragged Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her, Megs ex-friend Kelsey Nicole dropped her own diss track. That may be at least in part to her famous ex friend, but per her social media, she also claims to be the founder and CEO of booking agency KN Management, the founder of AirBnChill, and the founder of Texas night club The Royal Night Life. [179][180][181], In April 2022, Peterson was arrested for violating the protection order relating to the case; and he was released shortly after on an increased bond of $350,000. [173], On October 8, 2020, Peterson was charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion by L.A. County prosecutors. [41] It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Megan Thee Stallion's first top 20 single,[42] and topped the Rolling Stone 100. 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She then denied the offer of a million dollars was a bribe, claiming it wasn't offered in exchange for not saying anything." Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. [82][83] She continued working for this cause by writing an op-ed for The New York Times titled "Why I Speak Up for Black Women",[84] which received acclaim. From showing each other support online, to taking trips together, and flooding their social media timelines with photos of their friendship antics, there was no denying that Megan and Kelsey were best friends. As for Kelsey, she has continued to build her talent booking agency, KN Management, as well as create digital content as an influencer. She went to college with Megan. [132] In October 2021, Megan appeared on First We Feast and Complex Media's Hot Ones. [171] Peterson's team denied this, stating that they would investigate whoever was behind the fake emails, then would take appropriate action. [9][14], She adopted the stage name "Megan Thee Stallion" because she was called a "stallion" in adolescence due to her height (5ft 10in (178cm))[9] and "thick" body frame;[12] voluptuous and statuesque women in the Southern United States are colloquially called "stallions". [163][164][165], On July 27, 2020, Megan revealed that she had been shot in both feet, and denounced rumors in an Instagram Live session where she recounted the shooting incident and cried. [13] After taking time off from school, Pete resumed her studies at Texas Southern University. In Megan's Shots. Fame doesnt belong only to Megan Kelsey is an Instagram influencer in her own right with over 200,000 followers. [62] The song became Megan Thee Stallion's first top 10 entry in the United States shortly after the remix's release,[63] eventually becoming her first chart topper in the country. Megan Thee Stallion said the vehicle was stopped soon afterward by police, who ordered all of the occupants out, as her feet were still bleeding. [31] Fever, her second mixtape, was released on May 17, 2019. RELATED:Prosecutors: Tory Lanez Shot Megan Thee Stallion After She Insulted His Music. [141], She contributed $15,400 worth of Thanksgiving turkeys and helped hand them out to 1,050 households in need at the Houston Food Bank portwall pantry, in November 2019. Megan publicly came forward about severing ties with Houstons 1501 Records, leading the label owner Carl Crawford to question Megs loyalty. Kelsey quickly clapped back with an epic response. [134] She partnered with Cheetos for a Super Bowl commercial in 2022. According toBuzzfeed News, the incident left three bullet fragments in Megans feet.. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. 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AceShowbiz - It seems that there's no way no turn back their friendship now after Megan Thee Stallion and Kelsey Nicole publicly traded jabs at each other. Pete had previously claimed Peterson had offered her a million dollars to not tell authorities that he had shot her. Rolling Stone reports they both attended Houston's. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! But before the life-altering ordeal unfolded, the two women were nearly inseparable. [136][137][138], On December 16, 2021, she signed an exclusive first-look deal at Netflix, to create and executive produce new series and other projects. Kelsey Harris, a key eyewitness to the alleged shooting, appeared in court Wednesday and was ordered . [6] Thomas rapped under the name "Holly-Wood" and would bring her daughter with her to recording sessions instead of putting her in daycare. After a party, I was shot twice as I walked away from him. by The Notorious B.I.G. Kelseys Instagram has been scrubbed of most of her posts, but a few months ago, it could have been mistaken for a Meg stan account. [91] On January 14, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion was featured on the remix of Ariana Grande's single "34+35", the second single from her sixth studio album Positions alongside American singer and rapper Doja Cat. All of the people (Megan, Tory, and Kelsey) who witnessed what happened that night are no longer friends. [3] The first female rapper signed to the label,[22] she then performed at SXSW in March 2018. Harris responded on Wednesday in court that those accusations were ridiculous.. During the heated encounter, the chart-topping artist claimed she exited the vehicle and was allegedly shot at, leaving both of her feet wounded by bullets. During her second day of testimony on Thursday, Megan Thee Stallion's former best friend Kelsey Harris took the witness stand and continued to express confusion and amnesia over the circumstances . Currently dealing with a death. Rolling Stone reports they both attended Houstons Prairie View A&M University, so they have been friends for years. "[177][176], Peterson pleaded not guilty to assault with a semiautomatic handgun in late November 2020. 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"[106], Outside of music, on February 15, 2022 - her birthday - Megan Thee Stallion announced the launching of a nonprofit, the Pete and Thomas Foundation, in honor of her late mother and father Holly Thomas & Joseph Pete Jr. Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Pornhub Documentary Money Shot Chronicles ItsSex Trafficking and Censorship Scandals, Jeremy Clarksons Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to End With Next Season, No Future Commitments for More Work, Says ITV, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre Review: Guy Ritchie Hits a Home Run in a Spy Thriller Starring Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza and Hugh, The Weeknd Fires Back at Rolling Stone Report Claiming 'The Idol' Is in Turmoil: 'Did We Upset You? I am beyond proud of you and all you have accomplished & know youre on the way to achieve much more! [144] All the proceeds collected from her collaboration on Beyonce's Savage (remix) went to Bread of Life, which helps local Houston communities with Covid-19 relief efforts. 2. Sir you have no idea what youre talking about Carl hasnt spent any money on megan since 2017 MEGAN PAYS FOR ALL HER OWN S. She added that, when Megan Thee Stallion came back inside, she told Harris, "B*tch, we gotta get the f*ck out," and the two tried to leave in Lanez's car with his driver. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser. By Shawn Setaro. [74] A few days later, she was featured in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. After getting back in the car, she realized Harris and Lanez were still screaming at one another and exited the car a second time. [9] Tina Snow was positively received by critics. At some point, she testified, Lanez revealed to Harris that he and Megan Thee Stallion were in a relationship, and Harris said she was "upset, confused" by the revelation and that she and her then-friend began to fight about what Harris viewed as Megan Thee Stallion's "disloyalty," Variety reported. During the second day of the trial on Tuesday, Megan took. Prosecutors played her initial police interview, where she claimed she. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Here and Now', "Beyonc and Megan Thee Stallion break the internet for charity with 'Savage' remix", "Jameela Jamil Replaced By Dashaun Wesley As Host Of Voguing Competition Series 'Legendary' Update", "Megan Thee Stallion samples NWA's Eazy-E new song 'Girls In The Hood', "Review: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP' is a savage, nasty, sex-positive triumph", "Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP' Debuts at No. "I mean, its a trigger situation. [10] Pete attended Pearland High School[3] and graduated in 2013. The song gained acclaim, with many critics noting that it samples and interpolates the 1995 song "Who Shot Ya?" [149] In June 2021, she partnered with Cash App to make "Investing for Hotties" educational videos. Truthfully, I was shocked that I ended up in that place. In 2020, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list. Kelsey Nicole trolled her ex-friend after the 300 . One of Kelseys earliest (now-deleted) Instagram posts is one of her congratulating Megan on her success, specifically earning an award for her 2019 mixtape Fever. Specifically, she pronounces the "Thee" as an unstressed //, and not /i/ as in. She further testified that Lanez had offered both women a million dollars to not tell police about the shooting. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. [100] Megan won three awards at the 2021 American Music Awards, tying with Doja Cat and BTS for the most during the night. [28], On January 22, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released "Big Ole Freak" as a single from her EP, Tina Snow, and also filmed a music video for the track. Alongside another friend, known only as Daren, the trio reportedly became campus celebrities after sharing twerking videos. [41] The song, an ode to her viral "hot girl summer" meme, came about after an Instagram Live session between Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. And, it's not even close to over yet. Megan and Kelsey became friends when they both attended Prairie View A&M University. "It dont matter to me. [184][185] On December 23, 2022, a jury convicted Lanez on three felony charges stemming from the shooting: assault with a semiautomatic handgun, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging his firearm.[186]. While she was outside, prosecutors say Lanez shot at his fellow rapper's feet, after which he allegedly offered both women a million dollars to not disclose that he was responsible for the shooting and repeatedly apologized in private for what happened. In 2021, she was featured alongside Doja Cat on the remix of Ariana Grande's 2020 single "34+35", which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Lanez, legal name Daystar Peterson, agreed to the delay on Tuesday during a . Megan did go to the hospital and wounds were confirmed. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson,has denied the charges of assault with a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, the BBC reports. 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On Monday, as per The Guardian, Lanezs defense attorney George Mgdesyan argued Megans close friend Kelsey Harris was the one who shot Megan after he alleged they got into a fight. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kelsey Nicole Harris, ex-BFF of Megan Thee Stallion, who is the crucial witness in the 2020 shooting at Megan, requested to invoke 5th Amendment rights on Wednesday, December 14. Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. [78] Megan Thee Stallion would also become the second most-nominated act at the 2020 American Music Awards. 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Things between Megan Thee Stallion and her ex-bestie Kelsey Nicole are getting heated.. Kelsey Harris, who was in the car with Tory Lanez when Megan Thee Stallion was shot, testified that she didn't witness him pull the trigger and doesn't know who did it despite prior statements to the contrary. "[113] In a Teen Vogue interview, she spoke about Nicki Minaj as another influence: "[she] was here before us, so this is who we had to look at, at this time. She also said in the interview that she witnessed Lanez reach for the center glovebox and that she saw him firing the gun out the window of the vehicle "aiming the gun straight but always in a downward direction toward Megan," according to Rolling Stone. He was ultimately charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence, carrying a loaded gun, as well as having an unregistered firearm in a vehicle. He was also ordered to surrender any guns he owns. Mgmt | Producer| Events linktr.ee/Itskelseynicole Posts Reels Videos Tagged She also claimed not to remember Megan Thee Stallion being injured and bleeding after the shooting in the back of the Escalade. What she definitively testified to Wednesday, under oath, was that she did NOT shoot Megan Thee Stallion -- contradicting the defense's theory that she could've pulled the trigger. In fact, according to TMZ, Torys lawyers are reportedly denying Megans injuries were sustained by him at all, diverting to an alleged argument between Megan, 27, and her former BFF Kelsey Harris, also 27. Prosecutors allege that all three left a party in an SUV being driven by Lanez's bodyguardJauquan Smith and subsequently had a heated argument, in the middle of which Megan Thee Stallion asked Smith to pull over and got out. Again, it was a blur.". [107] On May 1, 2022, the Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner honored Megan for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts for the Houston people by proclaiming May 2 Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston, Texas, which falls on the same day as her grandmother and late mother's birthday. Additionally, the stunning influencer has been granted immunity in the trial as she goes up against her past friend. On Dec. 23, more than two years after Megan Thee Stallion accused the 30-year-old rapper of shooting her in the feet, a jury found him . "I dont know where shes from," she said, according to Law & Crime. It's become apparent that Megan Thee Stallion and Kelsey Nicole are not friends now, as many fans believe the hip-hop star recently took aim at her ex-bff in a new track. You have always been such a selfless, confident, and authentic individual & I admire you for that! I was like, God damnIm really in trouble [for] twerking right now! she later reflected to Rolling Stone. "I dont know," she said when asked what Lanez said to her in the car, according to Law & Crime. [108], Megan Thee Stallion mentioned being part Creole in her songs "Cocky AF" and "Freak Nasty" as well as in a tweet in September 2017. But during her testimony, Harris demanded immunity, repeatedly tried to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incriminations and testified that she'd repeatedly lied to prosecutors in prior statements, while also claiming that anxiety, postpartum depression and the amount of alcohol she'd consumed on the night of the shooting made her memory too hazy to recall details of the events she'd previously described. [81] She performed a "politically charged" version of "Savage" that evening,[81] in which she addressed racism, the Attorney General of Kentucky Daniel Cameron, and sent a message about the importance of protecting black women and the Black Lives Matter movement. [95] Megan Thee Stallion was featured on DJ Snake's single "SG", along with Ozuna and Lisa of Blackpink, released in October. [155][156][157] She mentioned her mother's death (Ever since my mama died, 2019) on beginning of her song "Flip Flop" from the second studio album, Traumazine, released on August 12, 2022. In August 2019, Twitter created an official emoji for this tongue symbol which could be spawned directly after the hashtag "#megantheestallion". Megan Jovon Ruth Pete[3] was born on February 15, 1995,[4] in San Antonio, Texas, and her mother, Holly Thomas,[5] immediately moved to Houston after her birth. Kelsey Harris, 27, who was close friends with and working as an assistant to Megan Thee Stallion when she was shot on July 12, 2020, was called to the stand on Wednesday to testify about what she witnessed in the car on the night of the incident. 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[3], In 2013, while Pete was a student at Prairie View A&M University, she began uploading videos of herself freestyling on social media. Youre the only person in this situation that would clear this up for me. Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF, Kelsey, Recants Statements on the Stand On Wednesday, Kelsey swore under oath she wasn't the one who pulled the trigger, which, logically speaking, only leaves. [44] In September 2019, Megan Thee Stallion signed a management deal with Roc Nation. [..] I love her work ethic, I love the way she is, I love the way she carries herself. Megan would later accuse Kelsey of colluding with Tory and accepting bribe money to keep quiet about the details of the alleged assault. [46] In that same month, she performed a NPR Tiny Desk Concert during the Tiny Desk Fest. [ 44 ] in that place walked away from him claiming that if you change your mind, go Notifications. Kelsey Harris, a key eyewitness to the alleged shooting, appeared in court Wednesday and was.... 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